Change in Senior Independent Director

Hilton Food Group plc (the "Group" or "Hilton Foods") announces that Patricia Dimond has succeeded Angus Porter as Senior Independent Director of the Board.

Patricia first joined Hilton Foods in 2022 as an independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee. With a 30-year career in international consumer and retail businesses and financial markets, Patricia has brought considerable relevant experience to Hilton Foods. Previously, she held Executive roles with Storehouse, Mothercare and Value Retail plc, and currently holds NED positions at Foresight VCT plc, Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc and Booker Prize Foundation.

Angus Porter will remain on the Board as a Non-Executive Director, with a continuing specific focus on employee engagement. The change took effect from 1 March 2025.

Mark Allen OBE, Chairman, said:

"Patricia's appointment as Senior Independent Director is testament to her invaluable expertise and the enormous contribution she has made since joining Hilton Foods as a non-executive director. It is also a sign of our continued commitment to gender diversity in the composition of the Board and prudent succession planning. I would like to thank Angus for his dedication to the role and look forward to his continued valuable insights and perspective as he deepens his focus on employee engagement."